Fire Watch Equipment: What Our Personnel Carry and Why It Matters

What equipment is required?

Fire watch isn’t just about walking a property—it’s about active prevention, immediate detection, and rapid response. The equipment our fire watch professionals carry is not only mandated by fire marshals but directly tied to protecting lives and property.

What Our Fire Watch Personnel Carry:

1. Two-Way Radios: Reliable communication is crucial. Our guards use radios to stay connected with building managers, emergency services, and our central dispatch team.

2. High-Intensity Flashlights: Whether patrolling dim stairwells or dark service corridors, visibility is critical. Our teams carry industrial-grade LED flashlights at all times.

3. Fire Watch Log Sheets or Mobile Log Apps: Every patrol is logged in real-time using written log sheets or mobile devices with timestamp capabilities. These logs meet AHJ requirements and serve as critical legal documentation.

4. Reflective Safety Vests & Company Uniforms: Our guards are always visibly identifiable, reducing confusion during emergencies and increasing public safety visibility.

5. Photo ID & Licensing Credentials: Carried on-person and presented upon request by inspectors or property managers.

6. Emergency Contact List & Site-Specific Protocols: We arrive prepared with a site brief, emergency contacts, and building-specific instructions—no guessing in a crisis.

7. PPE (Gloves, Masks, Hard Hats, if required): Depending on your site (construction zones, industrial facilities), our teams arrive fully compliant.

Why It Matters:

• The right equipment prevents small issues from becoming disasters.

• AHJs expect full preparedness—and so do insurance underwriters.

• Speed, accuracy, and visibility during an emergency can make all the difference.

FAQ: What equipment is required? At minimum: radios, flashlight, logbook or app, reflective vest, ID, and site-specific protocols. Additional gear depends on occupancy type and jurisdictional requirements.